Intake Behavioral Healthcare Specialist / Mental Health Tech (part-time AM)
Listed compensation
$23-$25/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
We have opening for a Behavioral Health Technician / Behavioral Health Specialist in our Needs Assessment Department.
- AM Shift
- PART-TIME
- 8-hr shifts
- Weekend availability a must!
- Pay range: $23 - $25 Per hour
What We Do
Charter Oak Hospital offers compassionate and individualized treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. We believe in a patient-centric approach, where every treatment plan is tailored to meet the specific needs of each person who walks through our doors.
What You’ll Do
Our Behavioral Health Specialists make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our dedicated professionals work tirelessly to create an environment that fosters healing, growth, and long-term wellness.
This position provides direct patient care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, field phone calls and routes calls as necessary, accompany and transport patients as assigned, provide clerical and administrative assignment to support patient care, the department and other duties as assigned.
You will learn about the world of behavioral health and develop a lasting career in healthcare.
Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve!
Aurora Charter Oak Hospital has been delivering Behavioral Health Treatment Services for over 83 years. We are located on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Covina, California. Covina is about 22 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley, close to 10, 60 and 210 FWY.
EEOC Employer. Aurora Charter Oak Hospital does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.
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Education & Experience
- High school degree, GED or equivalent required
- Hospital and/or psych experience
- Telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face-to-face
- Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred
- Basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology useful
- Hospital and/or psych experience preferred
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision in this regard
- Current BLS for healthcare provider card upon hire
- Therapeutic Options™ (TOT) to be obtained prior to providing direct patient care without a preceptor
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Sick time off
- Life Insurance
- AD & D insurance
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care for individuals with emotional or psychiatric disorders and assists with administrative tasks. They are also responsible for managing phone inquiries and transporting patients as needed.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess strong customer service and telephone skills. Previous experience in a hospital or psychiatric setting is preferred, along with a current BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
In California, the healthcare weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$63k (46 salary observations; 207 listings), vs ~$55k nationally (212 salary observations; 4,968 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $48k–$52k | healthcare median $49k (middle half $46k–$53k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $63k median in California | $55k nationally (+14%)46 state / 212 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$45k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in California | 79 active | 1,620 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 85% no call · 28% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | −6.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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